Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

    Business Editors

    OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2005--The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) (PCX:CLX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 28 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Aug. 15, 2005, to stockholders of record on July 29, 2005.

    The Clorox Company

    The Clorox Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer products with fiscal year 2004 revenues of $4.2 billion. Clorox markets some of consumers' most trusted and recognized brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products, Armor All(R) and STP(R) auto care products, Fresh Step(R) and Scoop Away(R) cat litters, Kingsford(R) charcoal briquets, Hidden Valley(R) and K C Masterpiece(R) dressings and sauces, Brita(R) water-filtration systems, and Glad(R) bags, wraps and containers. With 8,600 employees worldwide, the company manufactures products in 25 countries and markets them in more than 100 countries. Clorox is committed to making a positive difference in the communities where its employees work and live. Founded in 1980, The Clorox Company Foundation has awarded cash grants totaling more than $58.3 million to nonprofit organizations, schools and colleges; and in fiscal 2004 alone made product donations valued at $5 million. For more information about Clorox, visit www.TheCloroxCompany.com.

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CONTACT: The Clorox Company Media Relations: Dan Staublin, 510-271-1622 Investor Relations: Steve Austenfeld, 510-271-2270 Jill Koval, 510-271-3253

KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CONSUMER/HOUSEHOLD RETAIL MANUFACTURING DIVIDEND SOURCE: The Clorox Company

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